This book, the second title in the Rethinking Community Development series, argues for the centrality of class analysis and its associated divisions of power to any discussion of the potential benefits of community development. A wide range of contributors from across the global north and south explore how an understanding of social class can offer ways forward in the face of increasing social polarisation.

This book, the second title in the Rethinking Community Development series, starts from concern about increasing inequality worldwide and the re-emergence of community development in public policy debates. It argues for the centrality of class analysis and its associated divisions of power to any discussion of the potential benefits of community development. It proposes that, without such an analysis, community development can simply mask the underlying causes of structural inequality. It may even exacerbate divisions between groups competing for dwindling public resources in the context of neoliberal globalisation. Reflecting on their own contexts, a wide range of contributors from across the global north and south explore how an understanding of social class can offer ways forward in the face of increasing social polarisation. The book considers class as a dynamic and contested concept and examines its application in policies and practices past and present. These include local/global and rural/urban alliances, community organising, ecology, gender and education.

The increasing impact of neoliberalism across the globe means that a complex interplay of democratic, economic and managerial rationalities now frame the parameters and practices of community development. This book explores how contemporary politics, and the power relations it reflects and projects, is shaping the field today. This first title in the timely Rethinking Community Development series presents unique and critical reflections on policy and practice in Taiwan, Australia, India, South Africa, Burundi, Germany, the USA, Ireland, Malawi, Ecuadorian and Peruvian Amazonia and the UK. It addresses the global dominance of neoliberalism, and the extent to which practitioners, activists and programmes can challenge, critique, engage with or resist its influence. Addressing key dilemmas and challenges being navigated by students, academics, professionals and activists, this is a vital intellectual and practical resource.

The book series Rethinking Community Development offers a critical re-evaluation of community development in theory and practice, based on recognition of its dialectical and malleable potential. The first book in the series is entitled Politics, Power and Community Development. As such it highlights and critically examines key political issues, and the associated power relationships, that are shaping contemporary community development. In this edited collection, writers from diverse settings draw upon policy and practice issues from their own contexts to elaborate concepts, theories and critical questions that are more widely relevant.

Community development emerged as a recognisable occupational activity in the United Kingdom in the 1950s. Since then, whilst struggling to remain true to its basic values it has often been manipulated to serve differing policy and political purposes. This unique Reader traces its changing fortunes through a selection of readings from key writers. It will be invaluable to those pursuing community development careers, for activists, and for all those teaching, training and practising community development.

The phrase "You can't choose your family" has never been more true than in this autobiographical story of what happens when skeletons come out of a family cupboard and cause irreversible damage and distress. Written as a therapeutic exercise but serving as a tale of bravery and strong moral principles, "You Can't Choose Your Family" documents the two sides of every family coin - that of abuse, lies and deception, opposed by love, loyalty and kindness. We are also reminded that pets are family too, as this emotive autobiography also uplifts in telling the story of many rescued and rehabilitated animals over several decades.

The phrase "You can't choose your family" has never been more true than in this autobiographical story of what happens when skeletons come out of a family cupboard and cause irreversible damage and distress. Written as a therapeutic exercise but serving as a tale of bravery and strong moral principles, "You Can't Choose Your Family" documents the two sides of every family coin - that of abuse, lies and deception, opposed by love, loyalty and kindness. We are also reminded that pets are family too, as this emotive autobiography also uplifts in telling the story of many rescued and rehabilitated animals over several decades.

Recent strides in cloning have piqued the public's curiosity about what lies ahead in our future. The Rogue Cell, set in a futuristic world, tells the story of devotion and conflict between two societies -- clone and human -- and how human longevity hangs in the balance. Dr. Johann Christiansen has an instant attraction to a stunning clone, Peyton, which defies all logic and legal authority. This desire drives him to seek out the original human from whom she was created to entertain a "real" relationship. Unforeseen complications develop, forcing Johann to jeopardize not only his career, but Peyton's life.